Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,394, 696,613.14 and 358,269
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505,394, 696,613.14 and 358,269 is: 493,822.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,394 : 696,613.14 = 358,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,394/696,613.14 = 358,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,394x = 696,613.14 × 358,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,394x = 249,574,893,054.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,574,893,054.66/505,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,822.43
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